by Patty Roper
My mother was truly a wonderful cook, and giving homemade treats for Christmas brought her so much joy, and the recipients were always delighted. She loved to try new recipes from all of her favorite ladies’ magazines, and this recipe probably came from one of...
by Patty Roper
CRUST: ½ stick melted butter 1½ cups crushed graham crackers 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 (13-ounce) jar raspberry preserves, divided FILLING: 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese 1½ cups sugar 5 eggs Zest and juice of 1 lemon TOPPING: 1 cup sour cream ½...
by Patty Roper
CRUST: 1 stick butter, softened 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup pecans, finely chopped Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix softened butter with flour and pecans. Press into a 9 x 13-inch Pyrex bakingdish. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool completely. FILLING: 1 (8-ounce) package...
by Patty Roper
Butter 4 eggs 2 cups cream Salt and pepper 8-ounce package cream cheese 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese 2 cups grated jalapeño Jack cheese 1 pound elbow or penne pasta, cooked and drained ½ pound bacon, cooked and crumbled Toasted bread crumbs Preheat oven to 350...
by Patty Roper
Recently, Ruth Smith of Brandon left a pretty plate of these delicious date nut muffins along with the recipe at my back door. They were such a delightful treat with a lovely thought from a special friend. l have also baked and shared these muffins with friends and...
by Patty Roper
There is nothing better than a fresh vegetable casserole in the summertime. This is the perfect summer meal with vegetables from the garden. Just add a refreshing salad, some crusty buttered bread, and of course, your favorite people! Enjoy! 1 large eggplant (about...
by Patty Roper
MIMI’S HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM 6 large eggs at room temperature 2½ cups sugar 2 large cans evaporated milk 3 tablespoons pure vanilla extract Enough whole milk to make a gallon In a large glass bowl, beat eggs with a wire whisk until foamy. Add sugar,...
by Patty Roper
3 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup sugar 9 saltine crackers, finely crushed 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 teaspoon vanilla Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat egg whites until foamy; add cream of tartar. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff. Fold in...
by Patty Roper
This is one of my favorite summertime dessert recipes. It is so light and refreshing and easy, and everyone loves it. It is the perfect ending for a ladies’ luncheon or brunch or dinner party. This dessert recipe is from our previous food editor Mary Leigh Furrh...
by Patty Roper
YOU WILL NEED: Compact with powder puff and mirror Tube of lipstick Hot glue gun and glue sticks Green sheet Moss Red permanent marker Various Small fresh flowers Personalize your party with placards favors for each guest. Write the person’s name on the compact...
by Patty Roper
1 (2-crust) package of pie crusts 1½ sticks of margarine, melted 1½ cups of sugar 3 tablespoons of cocoa 3 eggs ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons vanilla 1½ cups of chopped pecans For thing brownie squares, place 2 pie crusts in the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking...
by Patty Roper
I got the sweetest letter from Mrs. Mary Davidson Jennings, a 92-year old reader originally from Kosciusko, who loves Mississippi and Mississippi Magazine. She enclosed a brochure published in 1952 about the history of Weidmann’s Restaurant in Meridian, the oldest...
